assistant director: financial management & reporting services, Ref No. LDOE 138/01/2026

Apply for assistant director: financial management & reporting services at department of department of education. Closing date 2026-03-06.

Job Summary

Department: department of education

Directorate: finance

Province: limpopo

Reference: LDOE 138/01/2026

Closing Date: 2026-03-06

Salary: R468,459

No Of Vacancy: 1

Salary Level: 9

Centre: Mopani West

Minimum Qualification

Relevant NQF level 6 qualification as recognized by SAQA.

Experience Required

5 years in Public Sector Financial Reporting and Budgeting

Required Competencies & Skills

  • Advanced knowledge of MTEF processes and budget planning
  • Proficiency in Financial Reconciliation and Management Reporting
  • Analytical and Expenditure Monitoring Skills
  • Team Leadership and Supervisory Management
  • Knowledge of PFMA and Treasury Regulations
  • High Attention to Detail
  • Excellent Communication and Presentation Skills
  • Functional Computer Literacy.

Requirements

  • Minimum of five (5) years' experience
  • At least three (3) years must be at lower management or supervisory level (Salary Level 7/8) within the financial reporting or management accounting field.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

  • Lead the coordination of departmental financial planning and budgeting cycles
  • Develop medium-to-long-term financial plans aligned with the Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF)
  • Compile detailed budget estimates, forecasts, and project-specific financial plans
  • Monitor expenditure trends and provide analytical reports on variances
  • Perform monthly reconciliations of bank accounts, ledger accounts, and revenue for certificate compilation
  • Coordinate inputs for statutory financial reporting and assist in interpreting management reports
  • Resolve audit queries and manage the timely submission of requested financial information to oversight bodies.

Salary Detail

Remunaration

R468459 per annum, (all-inclusive package)

Salary Criteria

per annum

How to Apply

Contact Detail

Mr Lukheli TV at 081 535 3675, Mr. Ramaru TE at 067 873 7345, Mesdames Mmowa LS at 081 532 6059, Phasiwe N at 081 550 2664 and Matupi MJ at 081 530 8921.

Reference No:

LDOE 138/01/2026

Application Process

Follow these steps to ensure your application is not disqualified:

  • Step 1: Download the New Z83 Form (2021) below.
  • Step 2: In 'Section A', quote Reference Number: LDOE 138/01/2026
  • Step 3: Ensure you sign and date the form on the last page.
  • Step 4: Click 'Submit Application' to send your Z83 and CV to the department.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. A key duty is attending to and answering audit queries. You will act as a primary point of contact for providing financial evidence and explanations to auditors (both internal and AGSA).
While LDOE 135 focuses on transaction processing and compliance, this role (LDOE 138) is more strategic and analytical-focusing on forward-looking budget planning (MTEF), trend analysis, and high-level financial reporting.
The Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) is the 3-year rolling budget used by the South African government. You must understand how to project costs and align departmental goals with these 3-year cycles.

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